2005 Honda NSX vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 960 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | NSX | Minica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2010 mm |
